| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $112.58 | 5.491% | $118.7618 | $118.76 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.82 | 5.250% | $247.1481 | $247.15 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.73 | 12.393% | $148.0553 | $148.06 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.49 | 3.788% | $208.0846 | $208.08 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.90 | 5.702% | $170.0745 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.70 | 12.205% | $10.8839 | $10.88 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.85 | 6.519% | $166.0099 | $166.01 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.07 | $1,069.0181 | $1,069.01 | $1,069.00 | $1,069.10 | |